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Ministry of Steel
Steel Minister Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh Directs MOIL to Take Steps to Increase Production of Manganese Ore and Complete the Projects
The Union Minister of Steel Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh reviewed the development of production of manganese ore in India here today with Manganese Ore India Ltd. . The Minister of State of Steel and Rural Development, Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste and senior officers of the Ministry were present.
The Steel Minister directed MOIL to take steps immediately to increase production of Manganese ore up to the level of available Environment Clearance  Limit and also to complete the ongoing projects at the earliest without any further delay.
MOIL officials informed that the total reserves of manganese ore in the country are placed at 93 Million Tons out of which MOIL accounts for 33.14 Million Tons . The resources of manganese ore are distributed in various districts in ten States namely Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Rajasthan and West Bengal. MOIL has operations at present in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh and produced 11.43 lakh ton out of 24.8 lakh ton of total India’s production during the year 2020-21.
As per National Steel Policy, 2017, the projected capacity crude steel will be 300 million ton, the requirement of manganese ore for catering to this domestic demand of steel would be 6.50 Million MT by 2030. However, taking into consideration the manganese ore requirement for export of ferro alloys of about 1.40 Million MT, the total requirement of manganese ore will be 10 million MT by 2030. Out of this, MOIL has planned to increase its production to 3.5 million MT by the year 2029-30.
Ministry of Defence
35TH EDITION OF INDIA - INDONESIA COORDINATED PATROL
The 35th edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol  between the Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy is being conducted from 17 to 18 December 2020. Indian Naval Ship  Kulish, an indigenously built missile corvette along with P8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft  will undertake coordinated patrol with Indonesian Naval Ship KRI Cut Nyak Dien, a Kapitan Pattimura  class corvette and a MPA of the Indonesian Navy.
As part of Government of India’s vision of SAGAR , the Indian Navy has been proactively engaging with countries in the Indian Ocean Region for Coordinated Patrols, cooperation in EEZ Surveillance, Passage exercises and Bilateral/ Multi-lateral exercises, towards enhancing regional maritime security. India and Indonesia have especially enjoyed a close and friendly relationship covering a wide spectrum of activities and interactions, which have strengthened over the years.
To reinforce maritime links, the two navies have been carrying out CORPAT along their International Maritime Boundary Line since 2002, with the aim of ensuring safety and security of shipping and international trade in the region. CORPATs build up understanding and interoperability between navies and facilitate institution of measures to prevent and suppress Illegal Unreported Unregulated  fishing, drug trafficking, maritime terrorism, armed robbery and piracy.
The 35th IND - INDO CORPAT will contribute towards the Indian Navy’s efforts to consolidate inter-operability and forge strong bonds of friendship across the Indo Pacific.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM greets Nation on World Sanskrit Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended his wishes on the occasion of World Sanskrit Day and shared his greetings with the people in Sanskrit.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"एषा भाषा प्राचीना चेदपि आधुनिकी,
यस्यां गहनं तत्त्वज्ञानम् अस्ति तरुणं काव्यम् अपि अस्ति,
या सरलतया अभ्यासयोग्या परं श्रेष्ठदर्शनयुक्ता च,
तां संस्कृतभाषाम् अधिकाधिकं जनाः पठेयुः।
सर्वेभ्यः संस्कृतदिवसस्य शुभाशयाः।"
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Adequate availability of Urea, DAP, MOP, NPKS and SSP fertilizers in the country to meet needs of Rabi season
There have been some media reports claiming shortage of fertilizers in Trichy, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan. Such reports are beyond the facts. It is clarified that there is more than adequate availability of fertilizers in the country to meet the needs of Rabi season. Government of India is sending fertilizers as per need to all states, and it is the responsibility of respective state governments to ensure availability within the states through proper intra-district &inter-district distribution.
The following is availability of fertilizers in the country:
Urea: All India requirement projected for urea during Rabi 2022-23 is 180.18 LMT. The pro rata requirement up to 16.11.2022 is 57.40 LMT against which DoF has ensured an availability of 92.54 LMT. During this period, sales of urea have been 38.43 LMT. Further, there is a closing stock of 54.11 LMT lying with the states. In addition to this there is an available stock of 1.05 LMT at the Urea Plants and 5.03 LMT at ports so as to meet the demand of Urea.
DAP: All India requirement projected for DAP during Rabi 2022-23 is 55.38 LMT. The pro rata requirement up to 16.11.2022 is 26.98 LMT against which DoF has ensured an availability of 36.90 LMT. During this period, sales of DAP have been 24.57 LMT. Further, there is a closing stock of 12.33 LMT lying with the states. In addition to this there is an available stock of 0.51 LMT at the DAP Plants and 4.51 LMT at ports so as to meet the demand of DAP.
MOP: All India requirement projected for MOP during Rabi 2022-23 is 14.35 LMT. The pro rata requirement up to16.11.2022 is 5.28 LMT against which DoF has ensured an availability of 8.04 LMT. During this period, sales of MOP have been 3.01 LMT. Further, there is a closing stock of 5.03 LMT lying in the states. In addition to this there is an available stock of 1.17 LMT at ports so as to meet the demand of MOP.
NPKS: All India requirement projected for NPKS during Rabi 2022-23 is 56.97 LMT. The pro rata requirement up to 16.11.2022 is 20.12 LMT against which DoF has ensured an availability of 40.76 LMT. During this period, sales of NPKS have been 15.99 LMT. Further, there is a closing stock of 24.77 LMT lying in the states. In addition to this there is an available stock of 1.24 LMT at Plants and 2.93 LMT at ports so to meet the demand of NPKS.
SSP: All India requirement projected for SSP during Rabi 2022-23 is 33.64 LMT. The pro rata requirement up to 16.11.2022 is 14.05 LMT against which DoF has ensured an availability of 24.79 LMT. During this period, sales of SSP have been 9.25 LMT. Further, there is a closing stock of 15.54 LMT lying in the states. In addition to this there is an available stock of 1.65 LMT at Plants so as to meet the demand of SSP.
Thus, availability of Urea, DAP, MOP, NPKS and SSP fertilizers in the country is adequate to meet needs of the Rabi season.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Shri Om Birla, Speaker LS and Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurate Health Awareness and Check-up Camp at Parliament House
Shri Om Birla, Speaker Lok Sabha along with Dr. Harsh Vardhan Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, MOS  and Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Minister of State for Finance inaugurated a Health Awareness and Check-up Camp at Parliament House that shall provide health awareness and diagnostic services to the Parliamentarians and their family members, today.
The health camp is being organized from 20th November to 4th December 2019 excluding Sundays by CGHS in co-ordination with the Lok Sabha Secretariat, while specialists from AIIMS, Safdarjung Hospital, Dr RML Hospital and Lady Hardinge Medical College and Sucheta Kriplani Hospital are providing specialist health services. Diagnostic facilities for relevant important investigations in Radiology and Bio-chemistry are being provided at these health camps in addition to facilities for consultation along with health education in Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, Sidha, Naturopathy and Yoga. An exhibition is also organised as part of the Health Camp for enhancing awareness around various diseases.
Also present at the event were Dr. Arun Panda, i/c Secretary , Shri Alok Saxena, JS and senior officers and doctors from the Health Ministry.
Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds the efforts of tiger conservationists on the occasion of International Tiger Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the efforts of tiger conservationists on the occasion of International Tiger Day
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“On International Tiger Day, I laud all those who are actively working to protect the tiger. It would make you proud that India has 52 tiger reserves covering over 75,000 sq. km. Innovative measures are being undertaken to involve local communities in tiger protection.”
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses the landmark of 84 Cr
More than 72 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 97.78%
31,382 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload  is 0.89% of Total Cases
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 91 days
With the administration of 72,20,642 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed the landmark of 84 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 82,33,242 sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,70,563
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2nd Dose
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88,01,251
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,48,120
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2nd Dose
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1,47,20,755
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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34,09,34,722
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2nd Dose
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6,89,23,655
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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15,45,17,383
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2nd Dose
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7,22,23,600
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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9,87,31,605
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2nd Dose
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5,39,46,372
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Total
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84,15,18,026
The recovery of 32,542 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,28,48,273.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 97.78%. Recovery Rate is currently at its highest peak since March 2020.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 89 consecutive days now.
31,382 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The Active Caseload is presently 3,00,162. Active cases presently constitute 0.89% of the country's total Positive Cases. This is the lowest figure in active cases in India since March 2020.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of
15,65,696 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 55.99 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 2.07% remains less than 3% for the last 91 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be 2.00%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below 3% for last 25 days and below 5% for 108 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Wheat procurement crosses 260 LMT mark in RMS 2023-24 till date surpassing last year’s total procurement
Combined Stock position of wheat and rice in the Central Pool stands at over 579 LMT
More than 21 Lakh farmers benefit with MSP outflow of Rs. 47,000 crores during current wheat procurement operations
Wheat procurement during the ongoing Rabi Marketing Season  2023-24 has progressed smoothly. The progressive procurement of wheat in the current season till 30.05.2023 is 262 Lakh Metric Ton  which has already surpassed last year’s total procurement of 188 LMT by 74 LMT. About 21.27 Lakh farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing wheat procurement operations with Minimum Support Price  outflow of about Rs. 47,000 crores. Major contribution in the procurement has come from three procuring states of Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana with procurement of 121.27 LMT, 70.98 LMT and 63.17 LMT respectively.
The major contributing factors in healthy procurement this year has been the grant of relaxation by the Government of India in quality specifications of wheat affected due to untimely rains; opening of procurement centres at village/ panchayat level; carrying out procurement through Co-operative Societies/ Gram Panchayats/ Arhatias etc. in addition to designated procurement centres for better outreach and permission to engage FPOs for procurement operations.
The rice procurement is also progressing smoothly. A quantity of 385 LMT of rice has been procured till 30.05.2023 during the Kharif crop of Kharif Marketing Season  2022-23 with another 110 LMT yet to be procured. Further, a quantity of 106 LMT rice has been estimated to be procured during the Rabi crop of KMS 2022-23.
The combined stock position of wheat and rice in the Central Pool is over 579 LMT  which has placed the country in a comfortable position to meet its requirements of food grains.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Men's Hockey team for winning gold at Asian Games
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, congratulated the Men's Hockey team for winning a gold medal at the Asian Games.
He hailed the team's unwavering commitment, passion and synergy and extended his best wishes for their future endeavours.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
"An exhilarating Gold Medal triumph by our Men's Hockey Team at the Asian Games! Congratulations to the team for this outstanding performance. This team's unwavering commitment, passion and synergy have not only won the game but also the hearts of countless Indians. This victory is a testament to their spirit. Best wishes for the endeavours ahead."
Ministry of Coal
Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi Hoists National Flag to Celebrate Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Shri Pralhad Joshi spearheaded the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign and hoisted the National Flag at his residence in Dharwad constituency, Karnataka today. Employees of Coal and Mines Ministries and the PSUs/Subordinate offices also hoisted the National Flag at their residences and in townships across the country. Shri Pralhad Joshi called upon the employees, staff members and contract workers of Coal and Mines Ministries and the PSUs to join the Nation in celebrating ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign in a big way with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm.
As part of the ongoing Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations to commemorate 75 glorious years of India’s independence, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi called upon the citizens to join the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ movement by hoisting the National Flag at homes this Independence Day.
Responding to the call of the Prime Minister, Coal and Mines ministries, along with the Public Sector Undertakings  have been advised to participate in the campaign to invoke the feeling of patriotism among the employees, family members and citizens.
Under the guidance of Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi, the employees, staff members and workers of coal and mines ministries and PSUs have been distributed the National Flag to promote awareness about the Tiranga. Employees have also been encouraged to post their photographs/selfies with Tiranga and upload them on Ministry of Culture’s website.
Coal India Limited  and its subsidiaries, along with NALCO, HCL, MECL, have lined up several events and activities as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. Coal and Mines ministries, and several PSUs have distributed the National Flag among its employees and workers and they were encouraged to hoist the Flag from Aug 13 to 15 at their homes to mark the 75th year of India’s Independence.
Coal and Mining PSUs have also organized a series of activities like quiz competition, putting up selfie booth at offices with ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ branding and hoardings to encourage employees to participate with patriotic fervour and inspire every Indian to hoist the National Flag at their homes, to make it a mass movement. Bike rallies and seminars were also held by Coal and Mines PSUs/subordinate offices in different parts of the country.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Development of Small Water Sources
Development of roof-top Rain Water Harvesting Structures  and water harvesting pits in compounds; maintenance of existing RWHS & creation of new check dams/ponds; renovation of traditional WHS; removal of encroachments of tanks/lakes and in their catchment channels; de-silting of tanks, reuse and recharge of bore wells; watershed development; rejuvenation of small rivers and rivulets; revival of wetlands and protection of flood-banks is covered under the targeted interventions of Jal Sahkti Abhiyan . “Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain”  -2022 campaign, the third in the series of JSAs, has been launched on 29.3.2022 to cover all the blocks of all districts  across the country. The development of water bodies and implementation of aforesaid measures reduces the dependency of agriculture on rain water.
As a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ Government of India has launched ‘Mission Amrit Sarovar’ to construct/develop at least 75 ‘Amrit Sarovars’ in every district of the country. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme  also covers similar structures. The scheme of Surface Minor Irrigation  and Repair, Renovation & Restoration  of Water Bodies, a part of Har Khet Ko Pani  under Prandhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana  are implemented with an aim to enhance physical access of water on farm, expand cultivable area under assured irrigation, improve on farm water use efficiency, introduce sustainable water conservation practices etc. Per Drop More Crop Scheme  focuses on enhancing water use efficiency at farm level through Micro Irrigation. The above programme and schemes are implemented to make rural & urban population water secured and the farmers to save their crops in adverse conditions.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
All States/UTs brought under Single Central Order dated 30th March, 2022 which extends stock limits for Edible Oils and Oilseeds upto 31st December, 2022
Surprise inspections underway in selected districts of Eight States to check stocks of Edible Oils and Oilseeds
In order to curb the rising edible oil prices owing to overall global inflation in commodities brought about by current geo-political situation and the supply chain disruptions, the Government has notified a Central Order on 30th March, 2022 amending the Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs Order, 2016 and its Central Order dated 3rd February, 2022 by extending the stock limits for all Edible Oils and Oilseeds put together for a period upto 31st December, 2022 for all States/Union Territories. This order is effective from 1st April, 2022 upto 31st December 2022. Six States viz Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan & Bihar which had issued their own control order in pursuance of Central Order dated 8th Oct. 2022 have also been brought under the purview of the latest order with effect from 1st April, 2022. With the issue of this Central Order, all States/UTs have been brought under one single order. It is mentioned that the six states mentioned above were earlier exempted from the Central Order dated 3rd Feb. 2022 as they had issued their own Central Orders.
In order to enforce the Stock Limit Orders, eight Central Teams have been deputed by the Government of India, Department of Food & Public Distribution since 30th April, 2022 for strict compliance/ enforcement of the above Central Order. The surprise inspections are presently underway in selected districts of eight States for checking the stocks of Edible Oils and Oilseeds at ground level i.e with the Retailers, Wholesalers, Big chain Retailers and Processors. These States are Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Gujarat, West Bengal and Delhi. Strict action in accordance to the provisions in the EC Act will be initiated against the entities, if found to be violating the Act.
At present, the domestic production of edible oils is unable to meet the country's domestic demand. The Country has to rely on a large scale on imports to meet the gap between demand and supply. Around 56% of the edible oils segment consumed in the country is met through imports. The recent geo-political events have pushed the international prices of all edible oils to all time high levels. Hence, a need was felt to inspect the domestic market participants to ensure that no unfair practices are being resorted to by unscrupulous elements like hoarding and profiteering.
The above Stock Limit Order notified by the Government, empowers the Union Government and all States/UTs to regulate storage and distribution of edible oils and oilseeds. This step coupled with surprise inspections seeks to help the Government in checking hoarding of edible oils and oilseeds in the country and ensure that the prices of edible oils, which is a basic necessity, do not go out of reach of common man.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari releases the Compendium Booklet for 'Road Over Bridges' for Indian Railways
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari released the Compendium Booklet for 'Road Over Bridges' for Indian Railways on Thursday consisting of more than 200 standardised drawings along with Union Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw & Union MoS Shri Gen VK Singh.
Speaking on the occasion he said after this development, now road engineers can adopt these drawings without separate approvals .
Shri Gadkari said this would further lead to a hassle-free & coordinated construction work between Ministries of Road transport and Highways and Railways.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Films Division to stream biopic on Pt Bhimsen Joshi to mark year-long birth centenary celebrations of the legendary musician
The birth centenary of Pt Bhimsen Joshi , a doyen of Hindustani classical music and Bharat Ratna laureate is being celebrated in a befitting manner from 4th February, 2021 to 2022 by the Government of India by organising various events as a tribute to the maestro. To mark the commencement of the year-long celebrations, Films Division is screening a biopic on the legendary vocalist, directed by eminent poet-film maker Gulzar, on its website and YouTube channel on 4th February, 2021. The film is also being screened across the country, throughout the year, by Films Division field offices in collaboration with NGOs and cultural organizations apart from telecast on Doordarshan and screening by Indian Missions abroad.
Pt Bhimsen Joshi  is a candid take on the life and contributions of the virtuoso belonging to the Kirana Gharana who enriched the Indian classical music with soulful khayal renderings, bhajans and abhangs and through his impeccable voice culture. Pt Bhimsen Joshi also lent his voice to many films, winning the National Award for the Best Playback singer for the film, Ankahee . The documentary will be streamed on 4th February, 2021 on https://filmsdivision.org/ Documentary of the Week and on https://www.youtube.com/user/FilmsDivision, for 24 hours.
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Ministry of Steel
NMDC becomes the title sponsor of Hyderabad Marathon
NMDC Partners with Hyderabad Runners Society
India’s mining major National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd.  has partnered with Hyderabad Runners Society for the Hyderabad Marathon to be held on August 27 and 28, 2022. NMDC has become the title sponsor for Hyderabad Marathon this year onwards.
Speaking on this collaboration, Shri Sumit Deb, CMD, NMDC, said, “NMDC is a patron of the idea that healthy lifestyle is the foundation of growth and we have invested decades in bringing fitness to the fore. In line with our Prime Minister’s vision of Fit India, NMDC promotes marathons, gamified walkathons, sports tournaments, and yoga events to build physical and mental strength. As we gear up to become ambassadors of the Fit India Movement, we are proud to support the Hyderabad Marathon and make an impact on our city’s health.”